2026–27 Provincial Asset Inventory Data Collection Is Now Open
Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario (PGLO) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026–27 data collection cycle for the Provincial ...
News
Report Highlights Rising Demand for Specialized Seniors’ Care Across Ontario
March 12, 2026 — Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario (PGLO) will launch the new cycle of data collection for the Provincial ...
Ontario Facing Critical Shortages in Geriatric-Focused Physicians as Older Adult Population Surges, New Study Finds
March 2, 2026 A major new study conducted by ICES McMaster for Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario (PGLO) warns that Ontario ...
Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well Relaunches as an Open Forum for OHTs and PCNs
The Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well (OCAW), a grassroots forum for supporting efforts to manage the care of individuals living ...
Ontario Dementia Care Experts Define Core Clinical Activities to Support Provincial Framework
Toronto, ON – October 3, 2025 — More than 130 clinical experts from across Ontario have come together to define the ...
Restoring Confidence and Connection: The Impact of a Geriatric Day Hospital
August 1, 2025 When Peter (a pseudonym), a retired professional, entered the Geriatric Day Hospital at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, ...
Navigating Dementia with Dignity: How Specialized Geriatric Services Empower Patients and Caregivers
July 25, 2025 When Todd (a pseudonym), a 76-year-old retired hydro worker, began experiencing memory issues, he and his family ...
A Safer Tomorrow: How Specialized Geriatric Services Transformed One Woman’s Journey Through Dementia
July 18, 2025 When a 95-year-old woman living in a retirement home began experiencing frequent falls, paranoia, and rapid cognitive ...
Preparing Ontario’s Health Care System for Dementia Care Pathways
July 16, 2025 As dementia prevalence rates continue to increase across Ontario, clinical leaders are taking bold steps to prepare ...
New Report Highlights the Critical Role of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments in Supporting Canada’s Aging Population
July 11, 2025 As Canada braces for a demographic shift where one in four citizens will be over the age ...
Early Diagnosis, Lifelong Impact: How Specialized Geriatric Services Empower Families Facing Dementia
July 11, 2025 When a professional driver in his early 50s began experiencing memory and language difficulties, his life—and ...
Specialized Geriatric Services Deliver Clarity, Comfort, and Care for Complex Aging Needs
June 30, 2025 When an 80-year-old man arrived at the hospital after two falls in 48 hours, his condition raised ...
Upcoming Events
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2026 Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Conference
May 14, 2026
Join GEM leaders, clinicians, and system partners from across Ontario for a full day of learning, reflection, and practical dialogue at the 2026 Ontario GEM Conference. This year’s conference focuses on clinical decision-making and pragmatic approaches to complex care in older adults, with a strong emphasis on translating evidence into action.
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Dignity of Risk Symposium
April 29, 2026
PGLO is pleased to co-host a pan-Canadian one-day symposium for clinicians, managers and researchers who are interested in implementing a dignity of risk program or innovation.
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World Delirium Awareness Day Events Across Ontario
March 11, 2026
Delirium is a medical emergency that impacts older adults significantly. March 11, 2026 is World Delirium Awareness Day. Regional Geriatric Programs across Ontario are hosting a range of educational activities to spread the word about delirium and support recognition and response. Check out events and resources offered by our partners.